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| Kanji | 赤ツチ |
| Debut | |
| Novel | Naruto: A Shinobi Story |
| Appears in | Novel |
| Character Status | |
| Birthdate |  January 11
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| Age | Part II: 20 New Era: 32 |
| Gender |  Male
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| Height | Part II: 2 m New Era: 2.12 m |
| Weight | Part II: 137 kg. New Era: 125 kg. |
| Blood Type | B |
| Affiliation(s) |  Iwagakure Allied Shinobi Forces
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| Occupation(s) | Tsuchikage’s Bodyguard Tsuchikage’s Assistant |
| Rank | Part II: Jōnin |
| Ninja Registration | IW-08718 |
| Partner(s) | Kurotsuchi |
| Nature Type | |
 Earth Release
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| Jutsu | |
| Earth Techniques: Earth Release: Fist Rock Technique, Earth Release: Golem Technique, Earth Release: Light-Weight Rock Technique, Earth Release: Reverse Antlion, Earth Release: Sandwich Technique | |
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Akatsuchi (赤ツチ, Akatsuchi) is an Iwagakure shinobi. A war-experienced point-of-pride for Iwagakure, Akatsuchi’s unwavering loyalty to the Third Tsuchikage earned him the title as his “shield”.[1]
Personality[]
Akatsuchi is a very jovial individual who always has a cheerful disposition. He is also childish and laid-back, witnessed through his excitement at the prospect of flying once again, even though there was the possibility that they were going off into a battle.[2] He was even excited when he thought Deidara survived the battle against Sasuke Uchiha, despite Deidara being a criminal and their enemy. During battles, however, he is level-headed and efficient as the Tsuchikage’s bodyguard. He is also fiercely loyal to the Tsuchikage, and refused to leave his side when he heard of Sasuke’s fight, just in case Ōnoki’s hip went out. Deidara also attested to the fact that Akatsuchi rarely ever leaves Ōnoki’s side when he fought the two.[3]
Appearance[]
Akatsuchi’s full appearance.
Akatsuchi is a large and imposing man, with dark eyes and black hair that spikes out at the back from underneath his bandanna-styled forehead protector. He also has large cheeks, and a plump nose which give him an overall look of constant joviality. He wears the red Iwagakure uniform which has both its sleeves, underneath his flak jacket and accentuates it with a yellow scarf which he wraps around his neck.
In later years after the Fourth Shinobi World War, Akatsuchi grows a beard, discards his forehead protector, and retains his yellow scarf. He also ties his hair in a ponytail, and he has trimmed it down as his cheeks became less plump. He wears a brown kimono and pants.[4]
Abilities[]
As a jōnin, he is a formidable shinobi. With his credibility, he was chosen to guard not only the Third Tsuchikage, but the Fourth Tsuchikage as well, during their respective meetings at the Kage Summit.
Ninjutsu[]
Nature Transformation[]
Akatsuchi can use the Earth Release nature transformation. With it, he displayed the ability to mold and expel a large rock golem from his mouth, capable of tearing through a White Zetsu clone’s head. The golem can also be used to shield himself and allies from an opponent’s attack.[5] He can also condense the earth near him around a target’s feet to immobilize and trap them.
Physical Prowess[]
Akatsuchi has been noted to possess unrivalled physical strength in his village.[6] As such, he was capable of effortlessly carrying the Tsuchikage and both of each other’s luggage for an extended period.[7] Despite what his size entails, he is quite fast, as seen when he rushed to the Tsuchikage’s side after reacting to the Fourth Raikage’s aggressive action.[8] He also shows noticeable stealth skills, tailing multiple genin for hours without them noticing while still gathering intel on them.
Part II[]
Five Kage Summit (Arc)[]
Main article: Naruto: A Shinobi Story/Five Kage Summit (Arc)
Fourth Shinobi World War (Arc)[]
Main article: Naruto: A Shinobi Story/Fourth Shinobi World War (Arc)
Birth of the Ten-Tails’ Jinchūriki[]
Main article: Naruto: A Shinobi Story/Birth of the Ten-Tails’ Jinchūriki
New Era[]
Years after the Fourth Shinobi World War, Akatsuchi attended a Kage Summit alongside Kurotsuchi in Shimogakure to discuss the trade agreements and the like between Iwagakure and Konohagakure with Naruto Uzumaki and his aide Shikamaru Nara.
Trivia[]
- Akatsuchi (赤土) means “Ultisol” or “Red Earth”.
References[]